Rus: Georgian Wines and Spirits - Page 7
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Anaga
A madeira-type top-quality strong wine made from the Rkatsiteli, Khikhvi and Mtsvane grape varieties cultivated in the Gurdzhaani, Signakhi and Tsitel-Tskaro districts. The wine has light-golden to dark-amber color, a strong peculiar bouquet, an extractive harmonious taste with a clearly pronounced Madeira touch. The alcohol content is 19 %, sugar content 4 g/ml, titrated acidity 3 - 7 g/l. The Anaga wine was awarded 1 international silver medal.
Signakhi
An ordinary strong wine of the port type made from the Rkatsiteli grape variety grown in the Signakhi district in Kakheti. The amber-color wine has an extractive harmonious taste with a clearly pronounced fruity touch. The alcohol content 3 g/100 ml, titrated acidity 5 g/l.
Veria
A fortified vintage white port made from the Rkatsiteli, Mtsvane, Chinuri and other commercial grape varieties grown in Eastern Georgia. The amber-color wine has a peculiar aroma and harmonious taste. Its strength is 18 vol.%, sugar content 7%, titrated acidity 3 - 7 g/1. At an international wine competition it received 1 gold medal. The wine has been produced since 1977.
Lelo
A port-type wine made from the Tsitska and Tsolikauri grape varieties grown in Zestaphoni, Terdzhola, Mayakovski and Vani districts. The wine has a rich harmonious taste with a fruity aroma and a beautiful golden color. The alcohol content is 19 %, sugar content 5 %, titrated acidity 6 g/l.
Marabdna
this is a port-type wine made from the Rkatsiteli grape variety grown in Marneuli and Bolnisi districts. It has a full harmonious taste with a fruity aroma & light-golden color. The alcohol content is 19 %, sugar content 5 %, titrated acidity 6 g/l.
Kolkheti
This fortified vintage white port is made from Tsolikauri, Tsitska and other commercial white grape varieties grown in Western Georgia. The amber-color wine has a specific bouquet and harmonious taste. Its strength is 18 vol.%, sugar content 7 %, titrated acidity 3 - 7 g/l. At an international competition the wine received 1 silver medal. It has been produced since 1977.
Taribana
A port-type wine made from the Rkatsiteli grape veriety cultivated in Kakheti. The wine has a mild oily taste, a low sugar content and a beautiful color. The alcohol content is 19 %, sugar content 5 %, titrated acidity 5 g/l.
Traditional & Ancient Wine Vessels
For centuries, Georgians drank and in some areas still drink their delicious wine from horns and skins specially treated for this purpose. These drinking implements came from their herd animals, as no part of the valued and respected beasts went to waste. The horns were cleaned, boiled and polished, creating a unique, durable and quite stylish drinking vessel. These horns were prized by the merchants and warriors that traveled the fertile valleys of the Caucasus. Today they are still a prized symbol of the historic eras.
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